Episode 90: B1G Picture: Illinois

Published: Aug. 17, 2015, 10:12 p.m.

Wrapping up the last conference opponent on the Badgers' schedule, Rich and Max are joined by  of the News-Gazette. He discusses the return of Wes Lunt, the rise of Jihad Ward, and what the future holds for Tim Beckman at Illinois. They close the show with a discussion of the latest news from Badger Practice and some listener mail   SHOW NOTES 1:30 Tee shirts have shipped 2:45 Welcome Bob Asmussen of the News-Gazette 3:15 Illini 2014 recap 3:45 What is Wes Lunt's ceiling? 5:15 How will the WR position play out? 6:30 Why did Aaron Bailey transfer? 7:30 Who is behind Ferguson at RB? 8:45 Who will start on the O Line? 11:00 Are the DB's a strength? 12:30 Are the LB's even stronger? 15:00 Will the DL improve? 16:15 Explaining the coaching turnover 18:15 Is this staff more cohesive than in the past? 19:00 How has the administration handled the off field stuff? 20:45 No quit in the Illini 22:00 2015 outlook 24:45 Rich has Illini thoughts 27:00 Where do the Illini fall in the Chicago radio pecking order? 28:00 Rich and Max go to camp... Not really but they talk about it 33:00 Pumping the brakes on the McEvoy hype 35:00 Pronunciation with Dr Watson 36:15 Listener Iowa punter reference 38:30 A look at the OL 42:00 Two pods next week